The Outsports Revolution

by Buzinski, Jim; Zeigler, Cyd, Jr.

• ISBN13: 9781593500054
• ISBN10: 159350005X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: Alyson Pubns

Summary

The definitive compendium for the gay sports fan.

Table of Contents

Introduction : the revolution begins
The place of gay sports in society
"Why should I give a damn about sports?"	p. 3
A brief history of gays in sports	p. 13
Outsports flashback #10 : Helen Carroll : a tireless advocate for gay and lesbian athletes	p. 26
It's not a gay thing; it's a guy thing	p. 31
Outsports flashback #9 : why Mike Piazza got all the attention while Sue Wicks was ignored	p. 43
The media's fumbling of gay sports	p. 47
Outsports flashback #8 : out and proud at the worldwide leader in sports	p. 61
Outsports guide to entertainment	p. 67
Queer eye for the sports guy	p. 79
The flattering posers	p. 93
The rumor Mill	p. 97
Outsports flashback #7 : speculations about sexual orientation	p. 110
Elite athletes and big-time sports
The wave of out young jocks	p. 115
Outsports flashback #6 : Dwight Slater : Stanford football	p. 134
In the locker room : our fantasies and reality	p. 139
Outsports flashback #5 : Kevin Nash : wrestling's gay-friendly champion	p. 149
Trannies on a Tee	p. 153
The good guys and the bad guys	p. 167
Outsports flashback #4 : lets stop the trend of non-apology apologies	p. 186
When you're ready to come out	p. 189
Outsports flashback #3 : Jon Amaechi	p. 196
Outsports's guide to throwing a gay super bowl party	p. 205
Outsports flashback #2 : "gay" is a naughty word to the NFL shop	p. 217
Fantasy football	p. 221
Getting in the game
The curse of the high school gym class	p. 227
The rise of the gay days	p. 233
So you want to start a gay sports group	p. 247
"I'm dating a guy who's into sports...help!"	p. 259
The gay games, outgames, and beyond	p. 265
The gay sports circuit	p. 281
Outsports flashback #1 : Oliver Sipple and Mark Bingham	p. 292
Conclusion : outsports looks forward	p. 297
Sports glossary for gays and lesbians	p. 299
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